Crochet for Boys – 7 Free Patterns You Need to Make

Have you ever found it hard to crochet for boys? If so, I bet you’ll love these 7 free crochet patterns…they are perfect if you’re wondering what to crochet for your little boy!

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The Difficulty of Crocheting for Boys

I don’t know about you, but for me, crocheting for boys has always been SO HARD. It’s just never been something that comes easy!

That’s why, when I first started putting together a crochet-along for Operation Christmas Child, I almost didn’t design a single pattern for a boy’s shoebox!

Eventually I realized that if I did girl’s patterns, I should probably do boy’s patterns too…

I designed a few boy’s patterns myself, and also got some amazing designers to design some new patterns for the event!

Everything has come together even better than I expected.

Anyway…let’s make sure you have some details about the crochet-along, and then we’ll get straight to the patterns for boys!

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The Boy’s Crochet Patterns

Pattern #1: Amigurmi Clown fish

Materials Needed: 30-40 yards of Bernat Blanket Yarn

Another alternative is to use 2 strands of worsted weight yarn held together. This is what I did, though admittedly I like the soft look of the Bernat Blanket Yarn better!

Designed by: Crafting at the Poole

Pattern #2: Magic Stripes Footbag

Materials Needed: 15 yards each of 3 contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn

Designed By: Stitches and Scraps

NOW is the time to make the next boy’s crochet pattern! Click below to go straight to the footbag blog post.

Pattern #3: Mini Basketball Bag

Materials needed: Red Heart Super Saver in colors carrot and black

Designed By: Bear Rye

Pattern #4: Basketball Scrubbie

Materials needed: small amounts of worsted weight cotton yarn – I used Lily Sugar and Cream

Designed by Me! (Desert Blossom Crafts)

Pattern #5: Spencer Beanie

Materials Needed: 90-120 yards worsted weight yarn

Designed By: Through the Loop Yarn Craft

Pattern #6: Pencil Case

Materials Needed: #5 Bulky Weight Yarn – I used Loops & Thread Charisma

Designed By: Desert Blossom Crafts

Quick note on this pattern: I know it doesn’t look like a boy’s pencil case…when I designed the pattern, I intended to make another sample in boy’s colors. BUT then I hurt my arm and wrist and couldn’t crochet! So please forgive me😜

Pattern #7: Jump Rope – Now Available!

Materials Needed: 15 yards Bernat Blanket Yarn

Designed By: Desert Blossom Crafts

Ok, so this jump rope isn’t technically crocheted – it’s braided! However, it does use crochet yarn, and it is a really fun toy for boys!

I hope you enjoy these little boy crochet patterns!

Happy Crocheting!